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Meet the 2014 Red Wings

Every player on the Opening Day roster for the 2014 Rochester Red Wings, the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. The Wings compete in the International League and play their home games at Frontier Field. In 2013, the team went 77-67 and earned a playoff berth, but were eliminated by Pawtucket in 5 games.

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#2

James Beresford

2B

Left-handed hitter from Australia was signed by Twins as undrafted free agent in 2007. Made Triple-A debut last year and hit .298 in 58 games for the Red Wings. Older brother Simon played in Brewers' minor-league system. Has career .283 average in seven minor-league seasons with Twins. Also plays shortstop.

#17

Doug Bernier

SS

Dependable infielder returns after spending first half of 2013 season with Wings and second half with Twins. One of top defensive middle infielders in baseball. "If you hit it to him, you're out," Yankees manager Joe Girardi has said. Picked up his first big-league hit and RBI in his 12th pro season last July 23.

#15

Logan Darnell

LHP

Former University of Kentucky star was sixth-round pick of Twins in 2010 and owns 34-31 mark with 4.08 ERA in four pro seasons. Combined to go 10-10, 3.22 ERA in 27 games for New Britain and Rochester last year and was added to Twins' 40-man roster in offseason. Has won at least 10 games and made at least 26 starts over past three seasons.

#22

Scott Diamond

LHP

Canada native will pitch for Wings for fourth straight season. Went just 6-13, 5.43 ERA for Twins in 24 starts last year but 4-0 for Wings. Over past two seasons, he's a combined 8-1 with a 2.50 ERA in 12 starts for Rochester. Played at Binghamton University and is member of Bearcats Athletic Hall of Fame.

#9

Tim Doherty

Hitting coach

Enters 12th season as pro coach and second with Wings. Kansas City native coached eight seasons at college level. Was manager of independent Kansas City T-Bones in 2010-11. Was also scout for Cleveland Indians. Lives in St. Joseph, Mo., with wife Tangee and daughters Jordyn and Camarae.

#5

Eric Farris

2B

Sacramento native played college ball at Loyola Marymount and was Brewers' fourth-round pick in 2007. Played 14 games in majors with Milwaukee in 2011-12. Started last year with Double-A New Britain but played 117 games for Wings, hitting .248 with 23 steals. Has career .283 average in seven minor-league seasons.

#25

Eric Fryer

C

Columbus, Ohio, native played three years at Ohio State and was Brewers' 10th pick in 2007 draft. Hit .215 in 65 games for 2013 Wings. Has .302 average in 22 big-league games with Pirates and Twins. Former Yankees farmhand learned he was traded to Pirates in 2009 call from Yankees GM Brian Cashman. Boyhood idol was former catcher/current Cardinals manager Mike Matheny.

#8

Gene Glynn

Manager

Returns for third season. Guided 2012 team to 72-72 mark and last year's club to 77-67 record and playoff berth. Career record of 339-330 as skipper. Was Minnesota's first Mr. Basketball in 1975. Born and still resides in Waseca, Minn. Coached in majors for 13 seasons. Gene and wife Julie have two sons, Geno and Christopher.

#50

Deolis Guerra

RHP

The lone holdover from 2008 Johan Santana trade missed last season after suffering blood clot in right shoulder during spring training. Went 2-3 with 4.87 ERA for Wings in 2012, his first full season as a reliever. This is first time Venezuela native has started a season at Triple-A level.

#12

Chris Herrmann

C

Versatile catcher bats left-handed and also can play outfield. Texas native was selected by Orioles in 10th round of 2008 draft but didn't sign. University of Miami catcher was then picked by Twins in sixth round of '09 draft. A career .258 hitter in minors, he has played with Twins part of past two seasons.

#21

Matt Hoffman

LHP

Reliever begins his seventh pro season and first in Twins' organization after signing as free agent. Oklahoma native made at least 40 relief appearances in each of the past three seasons for Triple-A Toledo. Posted 2.06 ERA in 40 games last year. Drafted by Detroit in 26th round in 2007, has yet to make big-league debut.

#47

Edgar Ibarra

LHP

Made Triple-A debut with Wings last year and was added to Twins' 40-man roster after posting combined 1.93 ERA in 47 appearances with New Britain and Rochester. Allowed just nine hits in 18 1/3 Triple-A innings, and opponents hit a mere .194 (41-for-211) off him in 2013. Has been with Twins' organization since 2008.

#11

Kris Johnson

LHP

California native is reigning IL ERA champion after posting 2.39 mark in 26 games for Indianapolis. Also went 10-4 for Indy. Was Boston's first-round pick in 2006. Acquired by Twins in November in exchange for RHP Duke Welker. Made his major league debut last season and went 0-2 with 6.10 ERA in four games for Pirates.

#38

Marty Mason

Pitching coach

Kentucky native enters 28th season as pro coach after seven-year minor-league playing career in 1980s. Spent 24 years coaching in Cardinals chain, with 11 as Tony LaRussa's bullpen coach in St. Louis. Western Kentucky grad lives in Stuart, Fla., with wife Lynn. Two daughters, Brandy Leigh and Lindsey.

#19

Darin Mastroianni

CF

Expected to be Wings' everyday center fielder after injury-plagued 2013 season limited him to 51 games between Minnesota and the minor leagues. Made major-league opening day roster for first time but played just eight games before left ankle injury. Has 222 career stolen bases, including 46 for Double-A New Hampshire in 2010.

#55

Trevor May

RHP

Washington State native was Phillies' fourth-round pick in 2008 out of Kelso High (alma mater of ex-Wings first baseman Jeff Bailey). Traded to Twins for outfielder Ben Revere after 2012 season. Carried perfect 4.0 GPA in high school. Was Phillies' top prospect in 2011 and 2012, according to Baseball America.

#32

Alex Meyer

RHP

Indiana native was Washington Nationals' first-round pick in 2011 out of University of Kentucky but was dealt to Twins in 2012 for outfielder Denard Span. Stands 6-foot-9 and has 2.91 ERA over two pro seasons. Works as substitute teacher in offseason. Averages 9-plus strikeouts per nine innings.

#30

Brad Nelson

1B

Iowa native was Brewers' fourth-round pick in 2001. Played for Milwaukee in 2008-09. Has played all or part of past nine seasons in Pacific Coast League. Has 201 minor-league home runs and has hit 20 or more past three seasons at Triple-A level. Drove in 116 runs in 2002 at age 19. The Twins are his fifth organization.

#24

Chris Parmelee

1B-OF

California native was 20th overall pick in 2006 draft after batting .407 with 11 home runs for Chino Hills High. Has played parts of past three seasons with Twins, jumping from Double-A to majors in 2011. Singled in his first big-league at-bat. Was Twins' starting right fielder for Opening Day 2013.

#40

Yohan Pino

RHP

Returns to Red Wings after pitching here in 2009 (8 starts, 2.82 ERA). Was then traded to Cleveland in Carl Pavano deal. Spent much of 2013 season playing for Louisville and posted 3.26 ERA, which was sixth-best in IL. Venezuela native has a career 3.85 ERA in 278 minor-league games but has yet to make his big-league debut.

#18

Ryan Pressly

RHP

Spent 2013 season in Twins' bullpen after being acquired in Rule 5 draft from Boston. Will make Triple-A debut this year. Posted 3.87 ERA in 49 appearances for Twins. His 76 2/3 innings led American League rookie relievers and ranked third in majors. Dallas native was taken by Red Sox in 11th round of 2007 draft out of high school.

#4

Chris Rahl

#4

New Jersey native signed with Twins as free agent. Hit .293 for Syracuse last year, 10th-best in International League. Only IL player with two five-hit games. Has hit .339 vs. lefties since 2010. Arizona's fifth-round pick in 2005 owns career .281 minor-league average. Played at College of William and Mary.

#20

Brooks Raley

LHP

Reliever joins Twins' organization after being claimed off waivers from Cubs in mid-February. Sixth-year pro out of Texas A&M had three stints in majors in 2013 but spent most of season with Triple-A Iowa (8-10, 4.46 ERA). Started 25 games. San Antonio native owns career 3.92 ERA over 107 minor-league games - 102 of them starts.

#7

Wilkin Ramirez

OF

Returns to Red Wings after injury-plagued 2013 season limited him to 49 games between minors and Twins. Made his first big-league roster but suffered both concussion and fractured fibula. Led Wings with 54 RBI in 2012, his first season in Twins' organization. Also has played in majors with Detroit and Atlanta.

#16

Dan Rohlfing

C

St. Louis native hit .267 between Double-A New Britain and Wings and was real sparkplug for Rochester, hitting .486 at Frontier Field in first Triple-A stint. Delivered two-out, two-strike, two-run walkoff single to cap five-run ninth inning as Wings stunned Gwinnett on June 15.

#23

Deibinson Romero

3B

Dominican Republic native has been in Twins' system since 2006 and made Triple-A debut last year, hitting .266 with 10 homers in 86 games for Wings. Has re-signed with Twins the past three years despite being a free agent. Committed team-high 14 errors, but Wings were 47-29 with him in lineup.

#39

Danny Santana

SS

Triple-A rookie was ranked ninth-best Twins prospect by Baseball America. Switch-hitter improved batting average each of last three seasons, hitting .297 at Double-A New Britain last season. Also stole 30 bases for Rock Cats. Dominican Republic native signed with Twins in 2009 as undrafted free agent.

#27

Aaron Thompson

LHP

Former first-round pick of Marlins in 2005 enters 10th pro season and third in Twins' system. Went combined 3-3 with 2.76 ERA in 42 games between Double-A New Britain and Wings last year. New Mexico native has career minor-league ERA of 4.35 but has fared much better (3.18) in 37 Triple-A games.

#37

Michael Tonkin

RHP

California native is in seventh pro season. Was Twins' 30th-round pick in 2008 draft. Started this season with Minnesota but was optioned to Rochester on Thursday. Rated Twins' 15th-best prospect by Baseball America. Had 14 saves for Wings and 0.79 ERA in nine games for Twins last season. Brother-in-law of Twins outfielder Jason Kubel.

Jim Mandelaro, Staff writer

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Jim Mandelaro, Staff writer
11:16 p.m. EDT April 2, 2014

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Left-handed hitter from Australia was signed by Twins as undrafted free agent in 2007. Made Triple-A debut last year and hit .298 in 58 games for the Red Wings. Older brother Simon played in Brewers' minor-league system. Has career .283 average in seven minor-league seasons with Twins. Also plays shortstop.

Doug Bernier

SS

#17

Dependable infielder returns after spending first half of 2013 season with Wings and second half with Twins. One of top defensive middle infielders in baseball. "If you hit it to him, you're out," Yankees manager Joe Girardi has said. Picked up his first big-league hit and RBI in his 12th pro season last July 23.

Logan Darnell

LHP

#15

Former University of Kentucky star was sixth-round pick of Twins in 2010 and owns 34-31 mark with 4.08 ERA in four pro seasons. Combined to go 10-10, 3.22 ERA in 27 games for New Britain and Rochester last year and was added to Twins' 40-man roster in offseason. Has won at least 10 games and made at least 26 starts over past three seasons.

Scott Diamond

LHP

#22

Canada native will pitch for Wings for fourth straight season. Went just 6-13, 5.43 ERA for Twins in 24 starts last year but 4-0 for Wings. Over past two seasons, he's a combined 8-1 with a 2.50 ERA in 12 starts for Rochester. Played at Binghamton University and is member of Bearcats Athletic Hall of Fame.

Tim Doherty

Hitting coach

#9

Enters 12th season as pro coach and second with Wings. Kansas City native coached eight seasons at college level. Was manager of independent Kansas City T-Bones in 2010-11. Was also scout for Cleveland Indians. Lives in St. Joseph, Mo., with wife Tangee and daughters Jordyn and Camarae.

Eric Farris

2B

#5

Sacramento native played college ball at Loyola Marymount and was Brewers' fourth-round pick in 2007. Played 14 games in majors with Milwaukee in 2011-12. Started last year with Double-A New Britain but played 117 games for Wings, hitting .248 with 23 steals. Has career .283 average in seven minor-league seasons.

Eric Fryer

C

#25

Columbus, Ohio, native played three years at Ohio State and was Brewers' 10th pick in 2007 draft. Hit .215 in 65 games for 2013 Wings. Has .302 average in 22 big-league games with Pirates and Twins. Former Yankees farmhand learned he was traded to Pirates in 2009 call from Yankees GM Brian Cashman. Boyhood idol was former catcher/current Cardinals manager Mike Matheny.

Gene Glynn

Manager

#8

Returns for third season. Guided 2012 team to 72-72 mark and last year's club to 77-67 record and playoff berth. Career record of 339-330 as skipper. Was Minnesota's first Mr. Basketball in 1975. Born and still resides in Waseca, Minn. Coached in majors for 13 seasons. Gene and wife Julie have two sons, Geno and Christopher.

Deolis Guerra

RHP

#50

The lone holdover from 2008 Johan Santana trade missed last season after suffering blood clot in right shoulder during spring training. Went 2-3 with 4.87 ERA for Wings in 2012, his first full season as a reliever. This is first time Venezuela native has started a season at Triple-A level.

Chris Herrmann

Catcher

#12

Versatile catcher bats left-handed and also can play outfield. Texas native was selected by Orioles in 10th round of 2008 draft but didn't sign. University of Miami catcher was then picked by Twins in sixth round of '09 draft. A career .258 hitter in minors, he has played with Twins part of past two seasons.

Matt Hoffman

LHP

#21

Reliever begins his seventh pro season and first in Twins' organization after signing as free agent. Oklahoma native made at least 40 relief appearances in each of the past three seasons for Triple-A Toledo. Posted 2.06 ERA in 40 games last year. Drafted by Detroit in 26th round in 2007, has yet to make big-league debut.

Edgar Ibarra

LHP

#47

Made Triple-A debut with Wings last year and was added to Twins' 40-man roster after posting combined 1.93 ERA in 47 appearances with New Britain and Rochester. Allowed just nine hits in 18 1/3 Triple-A innings, and opponents hit a mere .194 (41-for-211) off him in 2013. Has been with Twins' organization since 2008.

Kris Johnson

LHP

#11

California native is reigning IL ERA champion after posting 2.39 mark in 26 games for Indianapolis. Also went 10-4 for Indy. Was Boston's first-round pick in 2006. Acquired by Twins in November in exchange for RHP Duke Welker. Made his major league debut last season and went 0-2 with 6.10 ERA in four games for Pirates.

Marty Mason

Pitching coach

#38

Kentucky native enters 28th season as pro coach after seven-year minor-league playing career in 1980s. Spent 24 years coaching in Cardinals chain, with 11 as Tony LaRussa's bullpen coach in St. Louis. Western Kentucky grad lives in Stuart, Fla., with wife Lynn. Two daughters, Brandy Leigh and Lindsey.

Darin Mastroianni

CF

#19

Expected to be Wings' everyday center fielder after injury-plagued 2013 season limited him to 51 games between Minnesota and the minor leagues. Made major-league opening day roster for first time but played just eight games before left ankle injury. Has 222 career stolen bases, including 46 for Double-A New Hampshire in 2010.

Trevor May

RHP

#55

Washington State native was Phillies' fourth-round pick in 2008 out of Kelso High (alma mater of ex-Wings first baseman Jeff Bailey). Traded to Twins for outfielder Ben Revere after 2012 season. Carried perfect 4.0 GPA in high school. Was Phillies' top prospect in 2011 and 2012, according to Baseball America.

Alex Meyer

RHP

#32

Indiana native was Washington Nationals' first-round pick in 2011 out of University of Kentucky but was dealt to Twins in 2012 for outfielder Denard Span. Stands 6-foot-9 and has 2.91 ERA over two pro seasons. Works as substitute teacher in offseason. Averages 9-plus strikeouts per nine innings.

Brad Nelson

1B

#30

Iowa native was Brewers' fourth-round pick in 2001. Played for Milwaukee in 2008-09. Has played all or part of past nine seasons in Pacific Coast League. Has 201 minor-league home runs and has hit 20 or more past three seasons at Triple-A level. Drove in 116 runs in 2002 at age 19. The Twins are his fifth organization.

Chris Parmelee

1B-OF

#24

California native was 20th overall pick in 2006 draft after batting .407 with 11 home runs for Chino Hills High. Has played parts of past three seasons with Twins, jumping from Double-A to majors in 2011. Singled in his first big-league at-bat. Was Twins' starting right fielder for Opening Day 2013.

Yohan Pino

RHP

#40

Returns to Red Wings after pitching here in 2009 (8 starts, 2.82 ERA). Was then traded to Cleveland in Carl Pavano deal. Spent much of 2013 season playing for Louisville and posted 3.26 ERA, which was sixth-best in IL. Venezuela native has a career 3.85 ERA in 278 minor-league games but has yet to make his big-league debut.

Ryan Pressly

RHP

#18

Spent 2013 season in Twins' bullpen after being acquired in Rule 5 draft from Boston. Will make Triple-A debut this year. Posted 3.87 ERA in 49 appearances for Twins. His 76 2/3 innings led American League rookie relievers and ranked third in majors. Dallas native was taken by Red Sox in 11th round of 2007 draft out of high school.

Chris Rahl

OF

#4

New Jersey native signed with Twins as free agent. Hit .293 for Syracuse last year, 10th-best in International League. Only IL player with two five-hit games. Has hit .339 vs. lefties since 2010. Arizona's fifth-round pick in 2005 owns career .281 minor-league average. Played at College of William and Mary.

Brooks Raley

LHP

#20

Reliever joins Twins' organization after being claimed off waivers from Cubs in mid-February. Sixth-year pro out of Texas A&M had three stints in majors in 2013 but spent most of season with Triple-A Iowa (8-10, 4.46 ERA). Started 25 games. San Antonio native owns career 3.92 ERA over 107 minor-league games — 102 of them starts.

Wilkin Ramirez

OF

#7

Returns to Red Wings after injury-plagued 2013 season limited him to 49 games between minors and Twins. Made his first big-league roster but suffered both concussion and fractured fibula. Led Wings with 54 RBI in 2012, his first season in Twins' organization. Also has played in majors with Detroit and Atlanta.

Dan Rohlfing

Catcher

#16

St. Louis native hit .267 between Double-A New Britain and Wings and was real sparkplug for Rochester, hitting .486 at Frontier Field in first Triple-A stint. Delivered two-out, two-strike, two-run walkoff single to cap five-run ninth inning as Wings stunned Gwinnett on June 15.

Deibinson Romero

3B

#23

Dominican Republic native has been in Twins' system since 2006 and made Triple-A debut last year, hitting .266 with 10 homers in 86 games for Wings. Has re-signed with Twins the past three years despite being a free agent. Committed team-high 14 errors, but Wings were 47-29 with him in lineup.

Danny Santana

SS

#39

Triple-A rookie was ranked ninth-best Twins prospect by Baseball America. Switch-hitter improved batting average each of last three seasons, hitting .297 at Double-A New Britain last season. Also stole 30 bases for Rock Cats. Dominican Republic native signed with Twins in 2009 as undrafted free agent.

Aaron Thompson

LHP

#27

Former first-round pick of Marlins in 2005 enters 10th pro season and third in Twins' system. Went combined 3-3 with 2.76 ERA in 42 games between Double-A New Britain and Wings last year. New Mexico native has career minor-league ERA of 4.35 but has fared much better (3.18) in 37 Triple-A games.